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Question (11)

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Which resistance movement was mainly organised against forced cultivation of indigo?

(A) Kol Uprising
(B) Santhal Rebellion
(C) Indigo Revolt
(D) Khasi Uprising

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Indigo Revolt opposed the exploitation of peasants through forced indigo cultivation.

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Question (12)

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A tribal community loses access to forests, faces heavy taxes and increasing interference in its traditional governance. Which type of movement is most likely to arise?

(A) Industrial Revolution
(B) Tribal uprising
(C) Permanent Settlement
(D) Commercial expansion

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Colonial interference in tribal life led to several tribal uprisings.

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Question (13)

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Which factor immediately triggered the widespread revolt among sepoys in 1857?

(A) Introduction of railways
(B) Greased rifle cartridges believed to contain cow and pig fat
(C) New postal system
(D) Construction of telegraph lines

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The rumour about greased cartridges offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys.

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Question (14)

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If an Indian kingdom was protected by British troops but had to bear the expenses itself, which statement is correct?

(A) The British suffered financial losses.
(B) Indians financed their own political dependence.
(C) The kingdom became economically stronger.
(D) Foreign relations improved independently.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Under the Subsidiary Alliance, Indian rulers paid for British troops stationed in their states.

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Question (15)

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Why did the British encourage English education among Indians?

(A) To preserve traditional Indian education completely
(B) To create educated Indians who could assist the colonial administration
(C) To end government jobs
(D) To promote only Sanskrit learning

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

English education produced clerks and officials for the colonial administration.

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Question (16)

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If two neighbouring Indian rulers were persuaded to fight each other while the British supported one side, this reflects

(A) Doctrine of Lapse
(B) Divide and Rule
(C) Cartaz System
(D) Permanent Settlement

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The British expanded their power by exploiting rivalries among Indian rulers.

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Question (17)

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Which statement best explains the phrase "Indians funded their own subjugation"?

(A) Britain paid all development costs.
(B) Indian taxes financed railways, administration and military serving British interests.
(C) Indians refused to pay taxes.
(D) Only European merchants paid for infrastructure.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Colonial infrastructure and administration were largely financed by Indian revenue.

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Question (18)

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A historian notices that British manufactured goods entered India easily while Indian products faced restrictions abroad. What was the long-term effect?

(A) Growth of Indian industries
(B) Decline of indigenous manufacturing and artisans
(C) End of agriculture
(D) Increase in India's exports

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Unequal trade policies caused deindustrialisation and decline of Indian industries.

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Question (19)

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After the failure of the Great Rebellion of 1857, what major administrative change took place?

(A) Portuguese took control of India.
(B) The British Crown assumed direct control from the East India Company.
(C) French rule began across India.
(D) India immediately became independent.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The British Raj began in 1858 after the Crown took over from the East India Company.

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Question (20)

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Which conclusion is best supported by the overall chapter?

(A) Colonial rule mainly benefited India's economy.
(B) Colonialism combined political control with economic exploitation and cultural intervention.
(C) European powers had no competition among themselves.
(D) Resistance against colonial rule was insignificant.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The chapter highlights political domination, economic exploitation, educational changes and widespread resistance under colonial rule.

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Question (11)

Which resistance movement was mainly organised against forced cultivation of indigo?

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Question (12)

A tribal community loses access to forests, faces heavy taxes and increasing interference in its traditional governance. Which type of movement is most likely to arise?

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Question (13)

Which factor immediately triggered the widespread revolt among sepoys in 1857?

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Question (14)

If an Indian kingdom was protected by British troops but had to bear the expenses itself, which statement is correct?

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Question (15)

Why did the British encourage English education among Indians?

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Question (16)

If two neighbouring Indian rulers were persuaded to fight each other while the British supported one side, this reflects

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Question (17)

Which statement best explains the phrase "Indians funded their own subjugation"?

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Question (18)

A historian notices that British manufactured goods entered India easily while Indian products faced restrictions abroad. What was the long-term effect?

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After the failure of the Great Rebellion of 1857, what major administrative change took place?

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Which conclusion is best supported by the overall chapter?

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